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Ongoing ketamine-assisted day retreats for the LGBTQ+ community. Includes an online preparatory session beforehand and a post-retreat integration session to support deeper healing....
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Tori Buckley]()
In-Person SessionMeets: Sunday
Time: 12:00
Duration: 300 min
Cost: $555-$725
Denver, CO
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Designed specifically for lesbians confronting mental health challenges, "Lez Talk About It" offers a compassionate space to share, learn, and heal. Recognizing the distinct experi...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Nahomie Julien]()
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We will explore Identity, language, fears, grief & loss, inclusive sex education, advocacy and ally ship as a parent of an LGBTQIA+ Teen. For more information, visit our website at...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Rebekah Anderson]()
In-Person SessionMeets: Thursday
Duration: 120 min
Cost: $100 (Reduced rate slots available
Bloomington, MN
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This is a 6-week closed, in-person group for adults in the LGBTQ+ community, who have experienced the death of their spouse or partner within the last 2 years. This group will offe...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Damita LaRue]()
In-Person SessionMeets: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 PM
Duration: 90 min
Cost: $35, Insurance Accepted
Chicago, IL
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Adult Queer POC Online Support Group
OpenA supportive online space for LGBTQ+ adults of color o explore identity, connect with community, and build practical tools for everyday resilience.
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Sohaib Javed]()
Online SessionMeets: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $50
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, All Savers, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, NY State Empire Plan
Schedule: Weekly
New York, NY
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Open
Proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community that reside in the current United States
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Shana Dobson]()
Online SessionMeets: Friday
Time: 12:00 pm America/Denver
Duration: 60 min
Schedule: Weekly
Denver, CO
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LGBTQ+ Healing from Spiritual Abuse
Sunday group for LGBTQ+ folks healing from spiritual/religious abuse. We unpack shame-based teachings, harmful purity/gender messages, and fear of rejection from God/family. Trauma...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Carter Doyle]()
Online SessionMeets: Sunday
Time: 10 am
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $25, insurance accepted
Ann Arbor, MI
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Healing from Conversion Therapy
Sunday group for LGBTQ+ and questioning adults harmed by conversion/reparative/SOGICE practices. We name the harm, unpack shame and religious/family pressure, and rebuild trust wit...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Carter Doyle]()
Online SessionMeets: Sunday
Time: 10 am
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $25, insurance accepted
Ann Arbor, MI
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FLINTA Love and Relationships group runs Feb 11, 2025- March 18 2025. It is an open and welcoming queer space where people within the FLINTA identities can come and explore coming,...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Adalyn Wilson]()
Online SessionMeets: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm EST
Cost: $30-$45, Insurance accepted
Hudson, NY
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We meet every Thursday from 6:30pm-7:20pm to provide a space for transgender, non-binary, and youth exploring their gender identity. This discussion group allows youth to explore t...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Elaina Razack]()
Online SessionMeets: Thursday
Time: 6:30pm
Duration: 50 min
Cost: $50
North Andover, MA
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Navigating Poly/CNM Relationships
In a society where being monogamous is seen as “the norm”, polyamorous and Consensually Nonmonogamous (CNM) individuals often have difficulty navigating such dynamics. This group e...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![David Corella]()
Online SessionMeets: Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $50 out of pocket
Seattle, WA
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Contact for details.
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Amy Studer]()
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This safe and supportive virtual space to discuss intricacies of "coming out" in personal and professional spheres- whether that be orientation, gender identity, profession, or any...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Amy Studer]()
Online SessionMeets: Tuesday
Time: 6pm
Cost: $45/session per person; $180 total for 4 weeks
St. Louis, MO
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Coming out after 35 can be a uniquely isolating experience. This process group is for anyone newly exploring sexuality outside of heteronormativity. This will be a brave space for ...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Robin Roemer]()
Online SessionMeets: Monday
Time: 5:30pm
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $40
Los Angeles, CA
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Prideful Connections-Lesbian & Gay Couples
A safe space for lesbian and gay couples to tackle challenges like societal expectations, family dynamics, and identity issues. This 8-week Virtual Couples Group Therapy focuses on...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Sheena K. Glover]()
Online SessionMeets: Friday
Time: 12:00PM
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $100 per couple ($50 per partner)
Watauga, TX
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In this group, we will empower you to raise awareness to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be taking place in your life (as they relate to being LGBTQ+) that may be connec...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Edwardo Rodriguez]()
Online SessionMeets: Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM
Duration: 60 min
Cost: $50
Austin, TX
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Bereavement and Remembering Group
10-WEEK GROUP BEGINS WEDS., OCT. 8, 2025 - When a loved one dies, we often feel we have lost an important relationship. In this group, we will remember and share stories of a decea...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Eric Eid-Reiner]()
Online SessionMeets: Wednesday
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Duration: 75 min
Cost: $Sliding scale $30/60/90 per group (individual intake $60/120/180), or Aetna & Optum insurance accepted.
Reading, MA
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Non-Monogamy Educational Therapy Group
This is for both for people who are new to consensual non-monogamy and those practicing and would like more knowledge. 8 week, closed group for those in Missouri, Starting Januar...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Amy Studer]()
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Non-Monogamy Educational Therapy Group
This is for both for people who are new to consensual non-monogamy and those practicing and would like more knowledge. 8 week, closed group for those in Missouri, Starting Januar...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Amy Studer]()
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Non-Monogamy Educational Therapy group
This is for both for people who are new to consensual non-monogamy and those practicing and would like more knowledge. 8 week, closed group for those in Missouri, Starting Januar...
Topic: LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
![Amy Studer]()
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LGBTQ Group Therapy: Find Support, Connection, and Relief
Being LGBTQ can come with stress that other people do not always notice. You might feel worn out from code-switching, hurt by rejection, or tired of explaining who you are. You should not have to carry that by yourself. LGBTQ group therapy gives you a place to be seen, heard, and supported by people who get it.
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LGBTQ clients need affirming group spaces led by identity-competent clinicians. List your group on TherapyDen and help people find the safe community they deserve.
List Your LGBTQ GroupWhat Is LGBTQ Group Therapy?
LGBTQ group therapy is a structured form of mental health counseling where LGBTQ people meet with an affirming therapist to talk through shared experiences, build coping skills, and support one another. These are not generic support groups. They are built with queer experiences in mind and led by clinicians who understand the connection between gender identity, sexual orientation, and mental health. You do not have to explain the basics of who you are. You can show up as yourself and get real support.
How LGBTQ Group Therapy Differs from Traditional Group Therapy
Traditional group therapy can be helpful, but it does not always offer the cultural competency LGBTQ clients need. In an affirming LGBTQ group, people understand minority stress, coming out, family rejection, discrimination, and identity-based trauma without needing a long explanation. That matters. Shared identity is not a side detail in these groups. It helps create safety, trust, and connection.
Common Topics in Queer Counseling Sessions
Each group is different, but common topics include identity development, coming out, trauma healing, gender dysphoria, relationships, chosen family, and the mental health effects of minority stress. Many groups also use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT to help members work on emotional regulation, coping skills, and unhelpful thought patterns. Some groups focus on a specific age range, identity, or life experience, while others welcome a broader mix of LGBTQ participants.
Mental Health and Wellness Benefits
LGBTQ group therapy can help in ways individual therapy sometimes cannot. Hearing someone describe a feeling you have kept to yourself can bring real relief. It can also reduce shame and isolation. Research shows that affirming mental health support can help lower symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma in LGBTQ populations affected by stigma and exclusion. Over time, many people build stronger coping skills, healthier relationship patterns, and a deeper sense of community.
Inclusive Support for All Identities
LGBTQ group therapy can support people across the full spectrum of the community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, queer, intersex, asexual, and questioning individuals. Some providers also offer groups for transgender clients, LGBTQ young adults, LGBTQ people of color, or people working through grief, trauma, or relationship stress. If general mental health spaces have felt isolating or incomplete, an affirming group may feel very different.
What to Expect When You Join an LGBTQ Support Group
Starting a group can feel intimidating. That is normal. Most LGBTQ therapy groups begin with clear expectations around confidentiality, respect, and participation. Sessions are often 60 to 90 minutes, meet weekly, and are led by a licensed mental health professional with experience in LGBTQ-affirming and trauma-informed care. You are not expected to share everything right away. Many people find comfort simply being in a room, online or in person, where they do not have to filter themselves.
Find Your Community on TherapyDen
TherapyDen helps you find LGBTQ group therapy across the United States, including in large cities and smaller communities. You can search by identity, location, specialty, and insurance. The goal is simple. Help you find care that feels affirming and accessible. Whether you want support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or identity exploration, the right group may be closer than you think.